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Job Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer

Job Code: 41399

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

L3Harris Space Systems Sector, within the Space and Mission Systems Segment, is seeking an experienced SI&T Specialist to support spacecraft integration and verification activities at our Palm Bay, FL site. This is an on-site role supporting the integration, verification, and validation of complex space systems.

The selected Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer will support the integration, configuration, verification, troubleshooting, and delivery of complex RF-based systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong hands-on experience in RF theory, satellite communications, GPS, tactical radios, electronic warfare (EW), and hardware/software system integration.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who takes ownership of hardware configuration and test activities, works effectively with minimal supervision, and communicates confidently with engineers, program teams, and customers. This position also requires the ability to support fielded systems, train users, improve test processes, and travel regularly in support of system deliveries.

This position requires close collaboration with systems engineering, software engineering, quality, and operations teams, as well as external partners, to ensure technical readiness and successful execution of system-level integration and verification objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in complex system integration, spacecraft or aerospace test environments, and execution of structured verification and validation processes.

Essential Functions: 

• Perform end-to-end RF chain analysis to support system integration, test, troubleshooting, and performance verification
• Set up, configure, integrate, and document hardware and software systems for laboratory, field, and customer test activities
• Execute lab testing, debugging, verification, and validation of RF and communications systems
• Apply strong RF fundamentals across satellite communications, GPS, Electronic Warfare (EW), tactical radio systems, and power amplifier hardware
• Configure and support Cisco networking equipment, including SNMP and VLAN configurations
• Operate and support SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, and/or EW systems during integration, test, fielding, and delivery activities
• Own the hardware configuration process, develop deep system expertise, and train others in system setup, operation, and troubleshooting
• Troubleshoot hardware issues to the component level, including analog, digital, and RF components and circuits
• Use standard electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators, to isolate and resolve system issues
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, interface control documents, and technical procedures to support integration and test execution
• Develop, refine, and optimize test processes, procedures, checklists, and work instructions with minimal supervision
• Work independently within established engineering processes while exercising sound technical judgment
• Lead small, multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced integration and test environments, fostering a collaborative, humble, and mission-focused team culture
• Interface directly with customers and senior customer leadership to provide technical support, communicate status and issues, and explain system-level performance
• Travel up to 25% monthly to customer or field locations to support system deliveries, integration, troubleshooting, and training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access, as required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong foundation in engineering principles, with hands-on experience in verification and validation
• U.S. military training, certifications, and experience in RF and/or Electronic Warfare (EW) disciplines are strongly preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver results with limited oversight
• Demonstrated success interacting professionally with customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Commitment to continuous learning through self-study, hands-on problem solving, and team collaboration
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, program managers, and customer leadership
• Strong technical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills
• Experience with Linux and Cisco networking technologies
• Demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic, and effective interpersonal and team-building skills

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